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MikeDemler

iTunes exploited the transition from physical media for music. In TV, Apple is just another box. Content still king, why Netflix is built-in about 2 hours ago via TweetDeck
@GeekNews better question would be why no Apple at #STB2010, especially this week, but they don't participate in any industry events. about 3 hours ago via TweetDeck in reply to GeekNews
@GeekNews Google was on a panel here at #STB2010 yesterday about 3 hours ago via TweetDeck in reply to GeekNews
#STB2010 Cable TV SPs got caught in their own trap when they started requiring STBs, fought cable card. Now they ask Y consumers won't pay? about 4 hours ago via TweetDeck
#STB2010 Bob Ferreira, GM, Cable Business - DHG, Intel: How 2 decide features 4 SoCs? need more flexibility in underlying architecture about 5 hours ago via TweetDeck
#STB2010 Jim Denny, VP/GM TiVO: lesson for cable/satellite SPs "mobile space (i.e. smartphones) now driving consumer expectations for UIs" about 5 hours ago via TweetDeck
@YRousse thanks for all the information. Much appreciated. about 6 hours ago via TweetDeck in reply to YRousse
#STB2010 Ira Bahr, CMO - DISH Network: DISH wants 2 B "the TV product 4 tablets", iPad app link 2 Sling box, get consumers 2 buy STB 4 $199? about 6 hours ago via TweetDeck
@YRousse either the TV itself or an STB about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck in reply to YRousse
@YRousse thanks. And I believe subscribers still need to pay for TV box license in EU too. about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck in reply to YRousse
@YRousse I thought I read of Netflix venturing outside U.S., but haven't seen any data on it about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck in reply to YRousse
#STB2010 Ira Bahr, CMO - DISH Network: "today, we are no more interesting than a power company"... i.e. a dumb pipe about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
#STB2010 Ira Bahr, CMO - DISH Network: customer acquisition cost in sat-TV >$700. wow.. about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
#STB2010 Ira Bahr, CMO - DISH Network: interesting comparison of cable services/mktg to wireless operators. Cable not changed in 15 yrs about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
@YRousse ugh.. North America... shouldn't eat a bagel & type at same time :-) about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck in reply to YRousse
#STB2010 Ira Bahr, CMO - DISH Network: #1 problem in multi-channel services = consumers don't want 2 pay for what they don't watch. #obvious about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
.@andreascon Google "evangelists" help Android developers reduce app data requirements by communicating best practices, lowers net traffic about 9 hours ago via TweetDeck
@mobilesig perhaps anyone working is fortunate? 3:45 PM Sep 1st via TweetDeck in reply to mobilesig
#STB2010 Richard Bullwinkle Chief Evangelist, Rovi "average viewer spends 12 min in channel guide per day". Maybe we LIKE channel surfing? 2:25 PM Sep 1st via TweetDeck
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Name Mike Demler
Location San Jose, CA
Web http://www.the-wo...
Bio Industry analyst w/ expertise in wireless technology, analog/MS semiconductors, & EDA S/W. Current focus on emerging 4G networks, Android ecosystem @digdia